The interstellar environment of our galaxy

Katia M. Ferrière
Rev. Mod. Phys. 73, 1031 – Published 5 December 2001
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Abstract

This article reviews the current knowledge and understanding of the interstellar medium of our galaxy. The author first presents each of the three basic constituents—ordinary matter, cosmic rays, and magnetic fields—of the interstellar medium, with emphasis on their physical and chemical properties as inferred from a broad range of observations. The interaction of these interstellar constituents, both with each other and with stars, is then discussed in the framework of the general galactic ecosystem.

    DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/RevModPhys.73.1031

    ©2001 American Physical Society

    Authors & Affiliations

    Katia M. Ferrière*

    • Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées, 31400 Toulouse, France

    • *Electronic address: ferriere@ast.obs-mip.fr

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    Vol. 73, Iss. 4 — October - December 2001

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